OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Charlemagne 768-814 June 2024 question paper Y202

Which of the following was a greater threat to Charlemagne on his accession?

(i) The situation in the Frankish lands

(ii) Disputes with Carloman

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* Assess the importance of the courts at Frankfurt, Aachen and Paderborn in the Carolingian

Renaissance.

Which of the following had the greater role in Charlemagne’s religious policies?

(i) Synods

(ii) Church schools

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* Assess the reasons for Charlemagne’s aid to Pope Leo III.